Newsroom

Jun 5, 2019

Nearly 400 mid- to senior-level managers from local governments have graduated from Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Institute for Regional Excellence since the program launched in 2002.

May 28, 2019

Recent initiatives to reduce emissions from trucks, buses, and boats, expand electric vehicle use, and educate area residents about air pollution and their health are helping the region clean the air.​

May 22, 2019

Commuters impacted by the shutdown of six Yellow and Blue line stations from May 25 until September 8, 2019 can access tools and resources offered by Commuter Connections to navigate potential ridesharing services and other alternatives to make getting to and from work easier during the shutdown.

May 17, 2019

18,000 D.C. area commuters chose to leave their cars at home to take part in this year’s Bike to Work Day event. For many commuters, this fun and free event demonstrates that biking can be a viable alternative to a single driver commute.

May 16, 2019

The COG Complex Coordinated Attack (CCA) Working Group hosted a CCA Symposium to bring together hundreds of public safety professionals from across the region to share lessons learned and best practices in an effort to enhance the safety and preparedness of the region to security threats and incidents.​

May 16, 2019

At its May meeting, the TPB approved 13 projects for technical assistance as part of this year’s Transportation Land Use connections (TLC) program. These projects align with regional priorities, such as promoting walkable, bikeable, and transit accessible communities, and the TPB’s Visualize 2045 aspirational initiatives.

May 15, 2019

A record-breaking 20,000 people are expected to participate in this year’s Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17, hosted by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association.

May 8, 2019

Foster parents from 10 jurisdictions across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia were honored today by the COG Board of Directors as the region’s 2019 Foster Parents of the Year.

May 8, 2019

The amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus—which in excess can degrade water quality—have declined dramatically in the Potomac River since the 1980s, and are on track for further reductions, says a COG report.​

May 7, 2019

The TPB trained community leaders at Community Leadership Institute 16 over three consecutive Thursday nights. Community leaders from across the region gathered to learn about the transportation planning process and how they can become involved in the decision-making process within their communities and across the region.